Garlic-Grilled Chicken With Pesto Zucchini Ribbons Recipe

Name: Garlic-Grilled Chicken With Pesto Zucchini Ribbons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 4 large zucchini (about 2-1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 large zucchini (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1
In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, for noodles, trim ends of zucchini. Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long thin slices. Cut zucchini on all sides, as if peeling a carrot, until the seeds become visible. Discard seeded portion or save for another use.
3
Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0. Remove from grill; keep warm.
4
In a
5
, heat tomatoes and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add zucchini; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in pesto.
6
Cut chicken into slices. Serve with zucchini noodles. Top with mozzarella.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Garlic-Grilled Chicken With Pesto Zucchini Ribbons falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlic-Grilled Chicken With Pesto Zucchini Ribbons

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